Chapter 517 380: Qin Feng Falls from the Cliff, the Old Man Vanishes, Finale!

"What should we do now?"

The village chief was already scratching his head; it was like a joke.

Tiger Roar Stream is one of the well-known dangerous places locally due to frequent tiger sightings, hence the name.

And Eagle's Beak Cliff above Tiger Roar Stream got its name due to its overhanging cliff walls, almost identical to the Eagle's Beak Cliff in "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy."

Apart from a few climbing experts from nearby villages, hardly anyone dares to venture there lightly.

In Mawei Village, only two or three people have been there, and Han Xianchen is one of them.

As an experienced herbalist, mountain climbing and river crossing are commonplace, often going deep into the mountains for medicinal herbs, making Tiger Roar Stream a relatively familiar place.

Eagle's Beak Cliff indeed harbors many rare medicinal herbs; even century-old wild herbs are quite common.

But Han Xianchen was all too aware of the dangers of that place!

When he was young, he often told his granddaughter about picking herbs and curing diseases, teaching her traditional Chinese medicine theories, how to identify herbs, and even to cure minor ailments, making Han Ya quite insightful.

However, since she was orphaned from a young age, she would lash out when other children teased her, giving her a bit of a wild streak; she grew up as the leader among the children, famous across several nearby villages.

When Han Ya was younger, she also followed her grandfather Han Xianchen and other mountain runners into the mountains, so she was well-versed in the mountain paths, and even though she had never been to Tiger Roar Stream, she could visualize the terrain with her years of experience and find the correct route.

"How do we get to Tiger Roar Stream?" Just when everyone was at a loss, Qin Feng suddenly turned to Han Xianchen and said, "This issue started because of me. Senior Han, I will definitely bring Han Ya back for you."

"No way!" Just as he finished speaking, Han Xianchen and the village chief decisively and simultaneously refused.

Going into the mountains is not a joke. If something goes wrong and you get lost, there's a big chance you could die in the mountains.

Being from the city and unfamiliar with the area, Qin Feng is also a doctor—how can we let him risk venturing into the mountains?

"Brother Qin, I thank you from the bottom of my old heart, but you can't go into the mountains. Not to mention you're unfamiliar with the route, even if you knew the way, the mountain paths are difficult, and you'd find it hard to get through them," Han Xianchen advised.

"Indeed, Dr. Qin, you should rest. I'll arrange for someone to send you down the mountain this afternoon. We can handle this matter; rest assured," the village chief nodded in agreement.

"Don't rush to refuse. You can ask the old man who hiked up the mountain with me early yesterday morning—how did I perform climbing the mountain?"

Qin Feng looked toward the villager who had led them to the mountain earlier, "Old man, tell them!"

"He... he's really remarkable. During that torrential downpour, I almost couldn't make it, yet Dr. Qin didn't stop for a moment, not even panting, and managed a two to three-hour mountain trail," the man admitted honestly despite seeming troubled.

"Even so, it's not possible."

"How about this: I'll go with your people. Plus, I'm a doctor; if Xiaoya really encounters danger, at least I can help," Qin Feng continued.

Seeing everyone was at a loss for words, he realized he had struck a chord with some of them.

"Don't worry; I also have a heritage in Chinese medicine. I've been to more mountains across the country than you all. Even if danger arises, at least my presence provides extra security, ensuring no one gets hurt without care," he said.

"Alright, then," the village chief finally nodded in agreement, "but make sure to stay close to us. It'll be a problem if you get lost."

"Alright!"

Qin Feng nodded firmly.

Subsequently, the village chief gathered three to four villagers who frequently venture into the mountains, equipped them with gear, and prepared to head to Tiger Roar Stream.

Qin Feng carried a small medical emergency kit, following behind the group.

"Chief, be careful and come back early!" Ye Ying shouted worriedly from behind, 'Will this mean we can't go down the mountain this afternoon...'

As they followed the mountain path, the group walked for about three hours. After the sun came up, the mist in the mountains dissipated somewhat, and the route became clearer.

However, the deeper they went, the denser the jungle became, with even the path disappearing, relying solely on the experience of a few individuals to advance.

Finally, at 12:30, the five of them stopped.

"Let's rest for a while; we're almost there," the fifty-something leader told the group, pointing to the distance.

Qin Feng looked up in the direction he indicated, barely glimpsing the overhanging cliff reaching into the sky through the tree canopy, the subtle downward curve resembling an eagle's beak.

"That's Eagle's Beak Cliff. Another half hour forward, and we'll reach Tiger Roar Stream. Everyone, be extra careful."

Having said that, the leader pulled out a small bottle from his pocket, spreading tiger repellent scent in a radius of about eight to nine meters before the group sat down, drinking water and eating some dry food.

Qin Feng, having walked three to four hours of mountain trail with them, only showed a slight blush on his face, without any sweat, leaving the others astonished.

"Dr. Qin, you're quite physically fit! Even locals find it hard to endure such a long mountain trail, yet you didn't even have labored breathing," one of the men couldn't help but praise.

"I used to climb mountains often for exercise; this route is no problem," Qin Feng responded with a smile.

After resting for about 15 minutes, the group got up and continued towards Tiger Roar Stream.

Finally, the path suddenly opened up before their eyes.

A ravine hundreds of meters high appeared in sight, with its imposing, steep cliff walls. The center ravine seemed endless, even at noon, appearing somewhat dark, leaving one feeling intimidated.